EX-12 4 ex12q102_.txt COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES EXHIBIT 12 HASBRO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges Quarter Ended March 31, 2002 (Thousands of Dollars) Earnings available for fixed charges: Net loss $(17,058) Add: Fixed charges 24,374 Income taxes (5,994) ------- Total $ 1,322 ======= Fixed Charges: Interest on long-term debt $ 18,404 Other interest charges 1,138 Amortization of debt expense 448 Rental expense representative of interest factor 4,384 ------- Total $ 24,374 ======= Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 0.05 =======